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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1935

Page

2

District Meet of W R C Held In Nelsonville

Sixty delegates from Chillicothe Athens Portsmouth Logan and Nelsonville attended District No 10 W R C in Nelsonville at the American Legion Home with Ironton and Gallipolis absent Mayor S G Holland gave the welcome and Mrs Florence Whitmore presided Carol Karney Unit 24 hosted and a chicken dinner was served Mary Snyder elected district president Clara Backus vice president and Florence Whitmore chosen delegate to the national convention in Washington D C next September

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps Chillicothe Athens Portsmouth Logan W. BR. C American Legion Home West Columbus Fulton Streets Ironton Gallipolis Rose Warner Medina I. and Elizabeth Kersting Cincinnati Xenia 8. G. Holland Clara Backus Phil Karney Lydia Rowe Florence Whitmore Mary Snyder Washington D. C

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors

Nelsonville residents report a week of social visits with guests from Columbus Summitt Station Pennsboro and nearby towns. W C Poston stayed with Clarence Slater while J Pope Columbus hosted others. Mrs Brown formerly Ruby Lee taught locally. Mrs Berma Yerkey from Pennsboro is visiting Mrs James Beard. The Merrill family from Summitt Station visited Doral Hersh. Woman's Legion Auxiliary plans Athens conference. members asked to call I Allian Betts.

W. C. Poston Columbus Clarence Slater J. Pope Columbus J. E. Lee Brown Ruby Lee Berma Yerkey Pennsboro W. Va James Beard Pete Shough Jackson Merrill Virginia Merrill Summitt Station Doral Hersh Nelsonville Woman's Legion Auxiliary Athens I Allian Betts

Scott Butt Dies After Short Illness in Rock Island

Nelsonville mourns the death of Scott Butt a former Nelsonville resident. He died after a brief illness in a Rock Island hospital. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Ed Slate of Columbus two sons and several sisters and brothers. His sister in law Mrs Allen Riley was informed of the death.

Nelsonville Allen Riley Scott Butt Rock Island Lll Butt Riley Mr. Butt Ed Slate Columbus

Arraign Three In Police Court

In Nelsonville Arthur Wallace pleaded not guilty on charges of operating under the influence and failing to stop after an accident. He bonded $300 for a Friday hearing, with another $100 bond for grand jury, after a collision on Chestnut Street damaged four cars. Max Lauderback faced similar charges of intoxicated driving, bound over to the grand jury under $300. John Randolph pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property and paid a $10 fine plus costs.

Nelsonville Arthur Wallace G. Holland Wallace Chestnut Street George Dowler D. C. Shearer Frank Bryan Pilgrim Holiness Church Max Lauderback Kimberly Mayor’s Court Kimberly Road John Randolph Gallipolis Bessie Milliron Poplar Street Randolph Milliron

Martin Team Tops Shafer's In City Bowling League

Shafer's lost two of three games to Martin's Cleaners to open week five at Central Alleys. Shafer's John son led with 242 pins, while Patton of Martin's totaled 235. Brooks Shoes vs Mechems scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30.

Nelsonville C. PD Shafer's Martin's Cleaners Central Alleys FE. Johnson Shafer’'s Patton Martin's Brooks Shoes

Halloween Party at Nelsonville Junior High School

Students in Room 23 at Nelsonville Junior High School under Miss Blanche Moorehead enjoyed a Halloween party in the Home Economics dining room. The program featured songs, tap dances, and instrumental music followed by games and refreshments of cookies, candy, and cider before returning to class.

Nelsonville Blanche Moorehead

Garden Expert Addresses Nelsonville Club On Fall Planting

Mrs. Silas B. Waters of the Ohio Garden Clubs urged fall planning for spring blooms at a Nelsonville meeting of the Woman's Community Garden Club at Mrs. J. M. Hyde's home. She covered cedar care, tulip bed arrangements, leaf disposal, and a spray formula, while highway beautification talks and music capped the evening.

Nelsonville Silas B. Waters Ohio Garden Clubs Woman's Community Garden Club J. M. Hyde Waters

Old Age Group Meeting Set for Oct 19 in Nelsonville

R H McCray, vice chairman of Townsend Unit No 1, invites all ages to an Odd Fellows Hall gathering at 7 pm Saturday Oct 19. He urges business people to attend to support the Townsend Plan with claims of benefits, urging action over procrastination.

Nelsonville R. H. McCray Townsend Odd Fellows Hall McCray

Frank Hanning Dies at 63 in Buchtel Home

Nelsonville obituary notes Frank Hanning age 63 died Monday evening at George Smathers home in Buchtel where he resided. Survived by five children including sons Henry John Everett and daughters Myrtle Hartman Nancy Morgan plus four stepchildren Mary Riggs Martha Pearl Hanning and Dicle Johnson.

Nelsonville Frank Hanning George Smathers Buchtel Henry John Everett Myrtle Hartman Nancy Morgan Mary Riggs Martha Pearl Hanning Dicle Johnson

Class Is Entertained At Nelsonville Meeting

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Charles Moe’s home with 15 members and three guests present. Mrs. Harriett Gray led the business session while Mrs. Frank Murphy taught. A social hour followed with refreshments served.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Charles Moe Harriett Gray Frank Murphy

Hickmans Return to Nelsonville After Summer on Farm

Mr and Mrs P W Hickman have returned to Nelsonville after spending the summer at Emerson Poston Farm Route 31.

Nelsonville P. W. Hickman Emerson Poston

Former Hollister Resident Dies in Columbus Hospital

Alex Vegso aged 43, born in Hungary in July 1892, formerly of Hollister, died Sunday night at Grant Hospital Columbus from pneumonia after a short illness. He lived in Hollister after arriving in 1921, later moving to Brownsville and Columbus where he worked for Unit ed Woolen Mills Co. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Joe Vegso two brothers Joe and Julius of Hollister and two sisters Mrs Barbara Roboski of Los Angeles and Mrs Elizabeth Vargo of Hungary. Funeral at Hollister AB Church Wednesday at 2 PM with burial in Hollister cemetery.

Glouster Alex Vegso Hollister Grant Hospital Columbus Joe Vegson Hollister Hollister A. B Vegso Hungary Brownsville United Woolen Mills Co Joe Vegso Joe Julius Barbara Roboski

First Baptist Class Meets to Discuss Divided Will

Mrs Ethel Riley hosts Class No 2 of the First Baptist Church for October at the church with Mrs Helen Leach in charge. Sixteen attend as the topic Is It Gods Will for His People To Be Divided is explored. a class meeting at the home of Mrs Wiley Harris is planned for next Monday with a masked attendance request.

Kate Johnson Alverna Johnson Bertha Binford Beulah Morris Josephine Williams Effie Brown Wiley Harris William Wright G. J. Johnson Thomas Morris Andrew Riley Clifford Johnson

Planetary Influences Bring Mixed Fortunes For This Day

The planets show lively and successful trends alongside turbulence and envy. Sagacity, restraint, and calm speech can curb conflict. Writings and publicity may flourish while employment holds promise for advancement. Personal messages may cause anxiety but good business news favors growth.

Connor Burial Will Be Made Wednesday

Harley Connor aged 48 died in Charleston West Virginia and burial is planned at Greenlawn after a funeral at Athens. Survivors include wife father John Connor of Logan and sisters and brothers. mother died recently. Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet with Miss Elizabeth Linton Wednesday evening.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Elizabeth Linton

John R. McClain III in Nelsonville Serious Condition

John R. McClain of Nelsonville Rt. 2 remains in very serious condition after a week with pneumonia.

John McClain III Nelsonville John R. McClain Nelsonville Rt. 2

Harley Connor Dies in Charleston After Accident

GLOUSTER Dr and Mrs J H Elias left for Charleston W Va as they were called to the sudden death of Harley Connor 48 who died from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by injuries six weeks earlier when he fell from an electric tower while on duty for a power company. Funeral services will be held in Charleston Wednesday at 11 am with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. He is survived by his father John Connor Logan two sisters Maude Love Charleston W Va J H Elias of this city and Mary Logan and two brothers Gomer and Dewey of Logan.

Nelsonville Harley Connor Charleston W. Va Athens K. and M Greenlawn H. A. Rothrock Connor New Pittsburgh John Connor Logan Glouster J. H. Elias West Virginia Maude Love Montgomery Mary, Logan Gomer and Dewey

Study Club Meets With Women of Achievement

Regular meeting of the Progressive Study Club was hosted by Mrs. Mary Bryson on Main Street. Ruth Watkins presented a paper titled Looking Forward With Women of Achievement. Attendees included Jen nie Jones Eva Kientz Ora Kittle Grace Bryson Mae Dunnett Esta Harper Lalla Danford Esta Cunningham Garnet Drury and guest Mrs. Clarkson. Next meeting October 28 will be at Walnut Hill with Ora Kittle. Curtis Brooks of GLOUSTER was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus for a major operation.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Mary Bryson Main Street Ruth Watkins Jennie Jones Eva Kientz Ora Kittle Grace Bryson Mae Dunnett Esta Harper Lalla Danford Esta Cunningham Garnet Drury Clarkson Columbus Walnut Hill

Junior Carnival To Be Held Friday Night At Ames Bern School

Amesville report details the Junior Carnival set for Friday night October 18 in the Ames Bern High School auditorium. The Ames Bern Farmers Institute exhibit committee meets October 14, and the PTA program includes Prof. Matheny of Ohio University with vocal solo by Helen Henderson and a quartet.

Ames-Bern School Amesville Ames-Bern Farmers’ Institute F. L. Thomas New York City John Thomas Harry Joy M. J. Barker Parkersburg W. Va Esther M. E. Church Stella Hamilton Ames- Bern P. T. A W. A. Matheny Ohio University Helen Henderson Mildred Mae Strode Garnet Sedwick Albert Gardner Raymond Dixon Josephine Herrold Columbus John Herrold Earl Wood Jeasie Lortz Evelyn Linsecott Virgene Kasler Leone Zarley Hattie Inman Bess Thompson

Secrets of Brewing a Superior Cup of Coffee

The article explains that consistent good coffee results from precise blending roasting and careful pot care. It covers roasting degrees timing of percolation or steeping and serving soon after brewing with specific proportion guidance two to one water to coffee and four cups water for six servings.

Chauncey Area Personal Notes Little-Town Visitors

Mrs C D Southerton and daughter Alice Shingler visited in Chesterhill Saturday guests of Mrs Leona Love. Florence Preston Athens and Glenna Collins Rose Farm Ohio guests at A L Preston Chauncey. EF J Adams Chauncey attended Lancaster Fair. Several families visited relatives in Marion New Haven W Va Nelsonville The Plains and surrounding areas.

Chauncey C. D. Southerton Alice Shingler Chesterhill Leona Love Florence Preston Athens Glenna Collins Rose Farm Ohio A. L. Preston EF. J. Adams Lancaster Fair Robert Phillips Betty Marion Phillips Peter Rankin James Lawrence Olson the Plains

Anniversary feast marks family celebrations at Misner home

A Chauncey family gathering honored two wedding anniversaries and two birthdays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Misner. Ethel Phillips marked the Misners first wedding date. relatives from Chauncey and Little Hocking joined twenty four guests for an elaborate dinner and social hour with gift exchange.

Chauncey Clifford Misner Raymond Misner Mra Clifford Banfield Frank Phillips Charles Misner Little Hocking

Mines in Chauncey District Marked for Work

Nineteen mines in the Chauncey district were marked up for work on Tuesday. The active list includes No. 24 No. 9 No. 219 No. 69 No. 107 No. 255 No. 10X Ohio No. 1 Poston No. 6 Chauncey No. 25 Lick Run Hocking Carbondale Coonville 8 H Kimberly Luhrig No. 267 and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Ohio No Poston No Chauncey No Lick Run Hocking Carbondale Coonville

Fete Chauncey Woman On Birth Anniversary

Mrs. V. Ahlbrand of Chauncey celebrated her birthday with relatives and friends at the Ahlbrand home on High Street. Guests included Charlies Laundman and son Everett and Virginia Briggs of New Holland, Ohio. Ralph Post of Hemlock, Ohio. Prof and Mrs. Gentry and daughters Dorothy Ruth and Ann of Athens. Mrs. Laundman and Mrs. Post are connected to the family.

Chauncey V. Ahlbrand Ahlbrand High Street Charlies Laundman Everett Virginia Briggs New Holland Ohio Ralph Post Hemlock, O Gentry Dorothy Ruth Ann Athens Laundman Ahlibrand Post

Guests From Marshfield Entertained by Browns

Mrs Ralph Brown hosted a Sunday three course dinner in Chauncey. Attending were Ralph Brown Russell Tithers William Wright Alien Balrett all of Mansfield Ohio and Wayne Snyder of Glouster. Mr Brown works in Mansfield meat department. the Mansfield men are clerks there. Mr Snyder is Brown's brother in law.

Chauncey Ralph Brown Russell Tithers William Wright Alien Balrett Mansfield Ohio Wayne Snyder Glouster Mr. Brown Mr. Snyder

Pendergrasses Welcome Ninth Pound Son in McRoberts Ky

Mr and Mrs Herbert Pendergrass announce the birth of a nine pound son born at their home in McRoberts Kentucky. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass of Chauncey.

Chauncey Herbert Pendergrass McRoberts Lloyd Pendergrass

Sunday School View Held at Bishopville Church

Sunday School session described with attendees Julia Joh Courtney Ellen Nye Helen Keasey Alice Johnson Ray and Richard at the Church of Christ in Bishopville. The report notes Brown and CHAUNCEY mn and an evening toast during the gathering.

Chauncey Brown Bishopville Julia Joh Courtney Ellen Nye Helen Keasey Alice Johnson Ray Richard

Birth Announcement in Chauncey Ward Area

Viola Hurley and B caster announce the birth of Chauncey Fisk at their home on Saturday October 12. The Fisk Chauncey from Ne.

Chauncey Ward Fisk Viola Hurley Fisk

Bible Class to Meet at Mrs Wesley Cob’s Home

Chauncey Bible class will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs Wesley Cob on Avenue with Sweeney leading the session.

Chauncey

Evangelistic Services Set By Glouster Churches

Chauncey the Trimble and Churches of Christ plan evangelistic services at Glouster. Groups will depart churches at 7 o'clock led by Rev. Courtney.

Chauncey Trimble Churches of Christ Glouster C Courtney

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